Erimsa extracción de cuarzo sostenible

Shaping the Future

Since 1980, we have been pioneers in modern, safe, and sustainable mining, responsibly harnessing natural resources. Quartz is a strategic raw material whose extraction—carried out through environmentally friendly practices—enables us to drive the transition to greener energy, digital transformation, and technological innovation across a wide range of applications.

We are committed to generating socioeconomic value in our communities, safeguarding people’s well-being and preserving rural livelihoods. Together, we continue shaping the future.

Environmentally friendly quartz extraction
Shaping the future
Preserving rural ways of life
We fully restore the land
Driving sustainable economic development

Sustainability: topsoil stripping

Our working system, based on topsoil stripping, ensures greater environmental sustainability, the conservation of biodiversity, and the productivity of the land once quartz extraction is complete. This model is fully compatible with traditional socioeconomic activities such as agriculture, livestock farming, forestry, and sustainable tourism.

Work systems

Sustainability: soil screening

Our working system, by screening the land, ensures greater environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation and land productivity once the quartz extraction work is completed. It is a model that is fully compatible with traditional socioeconomic activities: agriculture, livestock, forestry and sustainable tourism.

Work systems

Quartz Applications

Sustainable quartz extraction projects, which produce silicon, are the driving force behind the ecological transition through renewable energy and electric mobility; the creation of smart digital environments via information and telecommunications technologies; the manufacturing of healthcare equipment and bionic prosthetics; as well as contributing to the advancement toward Industry 4.0. Quartz applications across various productive sectors are a source of social and economic progress.
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Sustainable mining, like the one we carry out at Erimsa, is a key driver of the shift toward new energy models. It plays a crucial role in promoting renewable energy, given that silicon—derived from quartz—is used in solar panels and has been proven to enhance the efficiency of this clean, alternative source.

As a green energy material, silicon is present in over 90% of the solar cells used in panels and solar farms.

Digitalización
Digitalización
People around the world are digitally connected thanks to silicon, one of the most effective conductors used in electronic components. It has driven a true revolution in the rechargeable battery industry, enabling greater power and longer lifespan in devices such as mobile phones, computers, and electric vehicles.
Biomedicina
Biomedicina
The most important advances in society are closely linked to the Earth’s natural resources. One of the most significant applications of quartz is its use in the manufacturing of modern medical equipment and various types of prosthetics, which improve people’s well-being.
Eficiencia energética

Silicon is one of the key elements in silicones—synthetic compounds that are heat-resistant and used as the base for sealants, adhesives, industrial lubricants, and insulation materials for buildings and aluminum window and door frames. It is widely present in our homes.

Industria 4.0
Industria 4.0
Silicones have boosted the advancement of Industry 4.0. They are used in 3D printing, an innovative technique for the creation of prototypes, scale models of parts and final products for different sectors, most notably the aeronautics and automotive industries. They promote digital manufacturing and enable more efficient and sustainable production methods.
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Sustainable mining, such as the one we develop at Erimsa, is a lever for change towards new energy models. It is key to boost renewable energies, taking into account that silicon, which is obtained from quartz, is used in solar panels, and it has been proven to improve the efficiency of this alternative and clean energy.

As a green energy source, silicon is present in more than 90% of the solar cells in solar panels and solar farms.

Digitalización
Digitalización
Citizens all over the world are digitally connected thanks to silicon, which is one of the best conductors of electronic boards. It has been a real revolution in the rechargeable battery manufacturing industry because it has made it possible to increase the power and durability of cell phones, computers and electric vehicles.
Biomedicina
Biomedicina

Society’s most important advances are linked to the Earth’s natural wealth. One of the most important applications of quartz is its use in the manufacture of modern sanitary equipment and in different types of prostheses, which improve people’s well-being.

Eficiencia energética

Silicon is one of the components of silicones, which are heat-resistant synthetic compounds and the basis of sealants, adhesives, industrial lubricants, building insulation and aluminum doors and windows. It is widely present in our homes.

Industria 4.0
Industria 4.0
Silicones have boosted the advancement of Industry 4.0. They are used in 3D printing, an innovative technique for creating prototypes, scale models of parts, and final products across various sectors, notably aerospace and automotive. Silicones promote digital manufacturing and enable more efficient and sustainable production methods.

We generate sustainable socioeconomic wealth, foster innovation, and accelerate the green energy transition.

Our production centers

Begonte (Lugo)

Ctra. N-VI, Km. 524
27373 Begonte Lugo
Phone: 982 160 322

Centro de producción Begonte (Lugo)

Frades (A Coruña)

Cruceiro, 15686
Frades A Coruña
Phone: 981 69 22 37

Centro de producción Frades (A Coruña)

Castillo (Pontevedra)

San Miguel de Castro, Prado S/N
36584 A Estrada Pontevedra
Phone: 986 591 810

Centro de producción Castillo (Pontevedra)

Bóveda del Río Almar (Salamanca)

Carretera a Piedrahita Km.4, 9
Bóveda del Río Almar 37316, Salamanca
Phone: 923 167 101

Centro de producción Bóveda del Río Almar (Salamanca)
Erimsa extracción de cuarzo sostenible